US Bridges

SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR

Fair

Montour County, Pennsylvania · 4MI.NE.OF Washingtonville · Structure no. 000000000028397

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR is a concrete other carrying SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR in Montour County, Pennsylvania. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 years old, older than the Pennsylvania average of 54.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 108 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 123 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 1009
CrossesMiddle Br Chillisquaq CR
Location4MI.NE.OF Washingtonville
RouteState Highway 0
Coordinates41.0889, -76.66328
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic123 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1009 over Middle Br Chillisquaq CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.